10 Fun Ways To Eat Chia Seeds!

Chia seeds are a powerhouse of nutrients. They’re loaded with protein, Omega 3s, and fiber. Plus they’re packed with calcium, magnesium and manganese. They are also gluten-free!

Here are 10 fun ways to eat chia seeds:

1. Chia pudding with kiwi fruit and pomegranate seeds

Place 3 tablespoons of chia seed in a mason jar and pour over 12 ounces of almond milk.Shake the jar until the chia seeds are fully immersed in the liquid. Let it sit for 15 minutes.Once seeds have swelled to a tapioca consistency, stir in 1 tsp of coconut sugar.Pour into a serving bowl and top with chopped kiwi fruit and pomegranate seeds.

2. Raspberry-coconut chia pops

Place 3 tablespoons of chia seed in a mason jar and pour over 12 ounces of coconut milk (from a can).Shake the jar until the chia seeds are fully immersed in the liquid. Add 1 tablespoon of coconut sugar and 3/4 cup of raspberries. Stir well.Let chia pudding set for 2 hours then pour into ice-pop molds and freeze overnight.3. Chocolate-chia mousse

Pour 1 can of coconut cream into a blender, add 1/4 cup of chia seeds, 1/4 cup of maple syrup and 1/2 cup of cacao powder.Let it sit it blender for 10 minutes to allow chia seed to swell to 10 times their size.Once it has formed a tapioca consistency, puree it for 30 seconds or until smooth.Pour into serving cups and let it set for 4 hours.Top with fresh cherries.

4. Raspberry lemonade chia drink

Add the following to a pitcher:

2 cups of coconut waterJuice 1/2 lemon3/4 cup of blended raspberries2 teaspoons of coconut sugar3 tablespoons of chia seedLet it sit for 30 minutes until it has formed a gel-like consistency. Enjoy the drink!5. Raw cherry and chia bars

In a food processor, add the following:

1 cup of raw pecans1/2 cup of dried cherries1/4 cup raw pumpkin seeds2 tablespoons of chia seeds1/3 cup of almond butter2 tablespoons of maple syrup1/4 cup of shredded coconutGrind until a paste is formed, about 2 minutes. Add mixture to a baking try and place in the refrigerator for 2 hours. Slice into bars and serve.

6. Seeded granola with dried apricots

In a food processor, add the following:

1/2 cup of raw pumpkin seeds1/2 cup of raw sunflower seeds2 tablespoons of chia seedsPulse until seeds are in a chunky texture. Then add the following ingredients:

1/2 cup of shredded coconut2 tablespoons coconut oil2 tablespoons maple syrup and salt.Pulse for another 20 seconds. Spread mixture out on to a baking dish.

Add to pre-heated oven at 300F for about 20 minutes, stirring half-way through to avoid burning. You could also use a dehydrator set to 118F for 4 to 5 hours. Allow the toasted granola to cool completely, then stir in the chopped dried apricots and store in an airtight container. Serve with almond milk.

7. Lemon and mango chia parfait

Place 3 tablespoons of ground white chia seed in a mason jar and pour over a can of coconut milk.Add a pinch of vanilla bean, 1 teaspoon of lemon zest and 3 tablespoons of maple syrup.Let it sit for 30 minutes or overnight until thick.Pour into serving glasses then top with freshly sliced mango.

1/4 cup chia seeds1.5 cans of coconut cream2 tablespoons of cacao powder3 tablespoons of maple syrup1 tsp vanilla extract1 ounce melted unsweetened chocolate4 pitted datesLet it sit for 15 minutes then blend for 60 seconds or until smooth. The mixture should be thick and creamy. Transfer the mixture to an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturers instructions. Freeze until firm enough to scoop.

10. Matcha chia smoothie

Blend 12 ounces of almond milk with 1 teaspoon of matcha green tea powder, 2 pitted dates, 2 cardamon pods and a pinch of vanilla bean for 30 seconds.Pour into a large mason jar.Add 1 tablespoon of chia seed and shake it well.Let it sit for at least 15 minutes until chia seeds starts to swell. Serve over ice.